Question 784965: A machine is used to fill each of several bags with 16 ounces of sugar. After the bags are filled, another machine weighs them. If the bag weighs .3 ounces more or less than the desired weight, the bag is rejected. Write this equation to find the heaviest and lightest bag the machine will approve
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A machine is used to fill each of several bags with 16 ounces of sugar. After the bags are filled, another machine weighs them. If the bag weighs .3 ounces more or less than the desired weight, the bag is rejected. Write this equation to find the heaviest and lightest bag the machine will approve
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|x-16| = 0.3 oz
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-0.3 < x-16 < 0.3
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15.7 < x < 16.3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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